McPherson High School is a public high school for grades 9–12 in McPherson, Kansas, United States. It is operated by McPherson USD 418 school district. Each grade has an average of 200 to 300 students.
Serving 658 students in grades 9-12, Mcpherson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McPherson High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in McPherson, KS, covering approximately 156.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 9.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcpherson High School's student population of 658 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcpherson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcpherson High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Bullpups
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcpherson High School's ranking?
Mcpherson High School is ranked #909 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mcpherson High School often compared to?
Mcpherson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smoky Valley High School, Inman Jr/sr High School, Moundridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcpherson High School?
The graduation rate of Mcpherson High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mcpherson High School?
658 students attend Mcpherson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mcpherson High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcpherson High School?
Mcpherson High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcpherson High School offer ?
Mcpherson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcpherson High School part of?
Mcpherson High School is part of Mcpherson School District.
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